Hulk Hogan has reportedly passed away at the age of 71.
TMZ Sports reports on Thursday, July 24 that the wrestling legend has passed away after “medics were dispatched to the 71-year-old WWE legend’s Clearwater, Florida.” The outlet added that operators responded to a call regarding a “cardiac arrest.”
“We’re told a slew of police cars and EMTs were parked outside Hogan’s home … and the icon was carried on a stretcher and into an ambulance,” TMZ continued.
Hogan began his wrestling career in the Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF) in the late 1970s, and then joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1979. He won a a total of 12 world championships, including six WWF/WWE Championships and 6 WCW World Heavyweight Championships. Hogan also won the Royal Rumble twice, in 1990 and 1991.
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Fans Show Hulk Hogan Love After Heartbreaking News
Fans rushed to TMZ’s initial post on X, formerly known as Twitter, reacting to the news of Hogan’s death.
“RIP to a legend,” Draftkings posted, including a video of one of Hogan’s most iconic moments.
“Always in 3s… Malcolm Jamal Warner, Ozzy, Hulk Hogan,” a fan pointed out.
“Hulk Hogan is a legend. Legends never die. RIP Hulk,” another fan commented.
WWE Releases Statement After Hulk Hogan’s Passing
Following the news of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan’s passing, WWE released a statement reacting to the news.
“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away,” the statement read. “One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”
Clearwater Police Department Released a Statement on Hogan’s Passing
GettyThe Clearwater Police Department, who responded to the initial call, also posted a statement after Hogan’s passing (via FOX News).
“Clearwater Fire Department and Clearwater Police Department personnel responded to a medical call at 9:51 a.m. today in the 1000 block of Eldorado Avenue on Clearwater Beach,” the statement read. “The nature of the call was for a cardiac arrest. A 71-year-old resident, Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews before being taken by Sunstar to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.”
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Hulk Hogan’s Sudden Passing Results in Outpouring of Love